The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 33,900
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18) Mercedes C 180
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes C 180 is 0.6 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Mercedes C 180
BMW M3
56.8
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
71.3
79.5
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
111.8
184.5
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
184.5 in
Length
183.9 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 180
BMW M3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Mercedes C 180 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.54 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

Mercedes C 180
BMW M3
W205
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 180
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
BMW S55
M 274.910
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes C 180
154 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes C 180
184 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Mercedes C 180
BMW M3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 180

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Mercedes C 180
19.97 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 180
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes C 180
47 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
424 mi
Mercedes C 180
510 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
166.7 kWh
Mercedes C 180
94.8 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 180
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data